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Click here to register for our new 2025 RASC Vancouver Star Party! ⭐

Observing

Observing sites in the lower mainland that are popular with RASC Vancouver members.

The current ClearSky forecast for some local sites.

This week’s sky from SkyNews magazine.

The National RASC observing page provides information on a number of observing resources, certificates, and initiatives designed to help members and others get the most out of their involvement with amateur astronomy.

Upcoming Events

RASC Star Party 2025

Our Nahatlatch Valley Star Party 2025 is open for registration!
Dates: Monday, August 25 to Thursday, August 28

Register and learn more at: https://rasc-vancouver.com/nahatlatch-valley-star-party-2025/

Monthly Meetings

Join us on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm for our annual Paul Sykes Memorial Lecture at SFU Burnaby, room TBD

FREE Event tickets can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-paul-sykes-memorial-lecture-dr-michelle-kunimoto-tickets-1364735062309

Astronomy Resources

Check out some valuable astronomy resources uploaded by RASC Vancouver's President here: Google Drive Folder

Observing

Local Observational Astronomy

Clear Sky Chart
This week's sky from SkyNews
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  • About Us
    • Newsletter
    • Contacts
    • Email Lists and Subscriptions
    • Administrivia (Bylaws, etc.)
    • Donations
    • Privacy Statement
  • Observatories
    • VRO
    • Trottier Observatory
  • Membership
    • Member FAQs
    • Telescopes
    • Library
  • Light Pollution
    • Five Reasons to Care
    • In Your Town
    • What Can I Do
    • Light Pollution Resources
    • MeasureTheSkyBC
  • Observing
    • Imaging Group
    • Clear Sky Forecast for Observers
    • Observing sites
      • Aldergrove Regional Park
      • Boundary Bay
      • Campbell Valley Regional Park
      • Cypress Mountain
      • David Lam Park
      • Hope Slide
      • Spanish Banks
      • Trottier Observatory at SFU
  • Resources
    • General Astronomy
    • Astronomy Organizations
    • Equipment
    • First Nations Sky Knowledge
    • Star Parties
    • Astrophotography and Imaging Resources
  • Discussion
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